Episodes
We introduce our new "Channel Surfing" format where we travel through the entire history of a television franchise. For our maiden voyage we're exploring the legacy of Punky Brewster from the original 2 seasons on NBC starting in 1984, to the 2 years of syndication from 1987-1988 and capping off with the 2021 revival series on Peacock. Summon your "Punky Power" and get listening, TV Lovers! Thanks to our monthly supporters Chad Droze Ken Spaulding retrodolls77 Tim Heasley
Published 11/14/24
Published 11/14/24
We're back with a bonus TV Treat episode for the Halloween season to explore an episode of the Punky Brewster cartoon from 1985 called "Halloween Howlers", where Glomer and the Punky gang go trick or treating. Plus we announce a new special episode format called "Channel Surfing", which will be our next episode covering the television legacy of Punky Brewster in the 80's and beyond. Thanks to our monthly supporters Chad Droze Ken Spaulding retrodolls77 Tim Heasley
Published 10/30/24
Adam and Will take a trip to Eerie, Indiana to explore the strange happenings in this unique early 90's TV series that would not die. Plus discussions of local supernatural lore, bizarre celebrity rumors, teen television stars who never hit the big time and more. It's spooky and kooky so listen now! This episode is sponsored by halloweencostumes.com and you can get 20% off 1 item now by clicking the link below to browse their amazing selection of costumes, accessories and more. Click here now...
Published 10/17/24
We're entering the Halloween season by exploring the 2 season spin-off, Baywatch Nights starring David Hasselhoff, Angie Harmon and plenty of sexy guest stars. We examine the bizarre Season 2 shift from lackluster detective drama to bonkers supernatural adventure series, while also discussing the International Baywatch phenomenon, our scariest childhood TV viewing moments and more. This episode is sponsored by halloweencostumes.com and you can get 20% off 1 item now by clicking the link below...
Published 10/07/24
This episode is "FUNbelievable!". Join us as we examine XUXA, the bizarre children's variety show from 1993 starring a millionaire Brazilian media icon, who barely spoke English. Freakish human/animal sidekicks, gaggles of children running amok and guest stars like The Olsen Twins abound in this captivating TV trainwreck. Thanks to our monthly supporters Chad Droze Ken Spaulding retrodolls77 Tim Heasley Jeff Sheldon
Published 09/19/24
We're going "all around the nation" to discuss "the new sensation" that was KIDS, Incorporated a kids musical show that ran for 10 years on the Disney Channel and featured all the top pop music hits of the 80's. We also talk about the rise of music videos, the best TV theme song and how this show was the launching pad for future superstars like Fergie, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Mario Lopez! Thanks to our monthly supporters Chad Droze Ken Spaulding retrodolls77 Tim Heasley Jeff Sheldon
Published 08/30/24
Saved By the Summer draws to a close as Will and Adam have a very lively discussion about the Peacock reimagining of Saved By The Bell from 2020, exploring how the new cast compares to the returning originals, if the absence of Screech affects the series and so much more. Thanks to our monthly supporters Chad Droze Ken Spaulding retrodolls77 Tim Heasley Jeff Sheldon
Published 08/15/24
In the third installment of our Saved By The Summer series, we journey through all 7 seasons of Saved By The Bell: The New Class. This TNBC series lasted longer than the original, enduring many cast changes and welcoming back Dustin Diamond as Screech. We also discuss the sitcom trope of adding a cute new kid to a long running series and more.  Thanks to our monthly supporters Chad Droze Ken Spaulding retrodolls77 Tim Heasley Jeff Sheldon
Published 08/01/24
We graduate with the Bayside gang to follow their adventures on campus in Saved By The Bell: The College Years. We explore what made the original Saved By The Bell so special and why this sequel series flunked in prime time. Thanks to our monthly supporters Chad Droze Ken Spaulding retrodolls77 Tim Heasley Jeff Sheldon
Published 07/18/24
Saved By The Summer starts here! We're exploring four Saved By The Bell related series, starting with Good Morning, Miss Bliss starring Haley Mills and the core cast of Bayside regulars who would go on to star in the iconic Saturday morning sitcom. Join Will and Adam and they discuss the original pilot that aired on NBC in 1987, the 13 episodes series featured on The Disney Channel from 1988-1989 and finally, the NBC Saturday Morning preview show that first introduced the world to Kelly,...
Published 06/27/24
Adam and Will are are taking an ambulance ride to the past as they watch E/R (no, not that one) featuring George Clooney (seriously, NOT that one), the one season sitcom from 1984 starring Elliott Gould and a cast of familiar faces. We explore the mystery of why George Jefferson appeared in the pilot, reveal which of the actors also appeared in G.I. Joe The Movie and so much more. The RTS hosts also appeared on the Totally Rad Christmas podcast to dive deep into a holiday themed edition of...
Published 06/13/24
Will and Adam are exploring the high flying stunts of The Fall Guy from 1981, but can't help themselves from gushing about other 80's adventure shows, especially Knight Rider. Plus, you'll learn about their favorite theme park stunt shows and TV vehicles in this high octane episode! Thanks to our monthly supporters Chad Droze Ken Spaulding Karen Flieger Tim Heasley Jeff Sheldon
Published 05/23/24
Adam and Will are crazy about 90's sketch comedy and it shows as they go deep into the television institution of Saturday Night Live and other FOX network sketch comedy shows, before diving deep into the legacy of MADtv's 14 season attempt to challenge SNL for late night sketch comedy dominance. Thanks to our monthly supporters Chad Droze Ken Spaulding Karen Flieger Tim Heasley Jeff Sheldon
Published 05/09/24
Good Morning, Campers! We're talking about seminal 90's Nickelodeon summer camp sitcom, Salute Your Shorts this time around. You'll hear indoor kids, Adam & Will share horror stories from childhood camping trips, discuss other favorite summer camp shows and movies, plus hear our pitch for how 2 more seasons of Salute Your Shorts could have played out to hilarious effect. Thanks to our monthly supporters Chad Droze Ken Spaulding Karen Flieger Tim Heasley Jeff Sheldon
Published 04/25/24
We're tagging in a special guest to the podcasts this time around, as Chad Young from Horror Movie BBQ joins us to discuss the 1988 pro wrestling sitcom, Learning the Ropes starring Lyle Alzado. In addition to examining this bizarre television experiment, we also discuss our favorite wrestler cameos, celebrities who got in the ring and Will reveals the identity of a family member who was an NWA champion! Thanks to our monthly supporters Chad Droze Ken Spaulding Karen Flieger Tim...
Published 04/04/24
Will and Adam X-amine the 1989 pilot Pryde of the X-Men, which pre-dated the 1992 X-Men animated series from the same production team. Could this X-citing 80's adventure concept have mutated into a successful series? Why was Wolverine Australian? Plus, the hosts give their review of the first 2 episodes of the X-Men '97 series on Disney+. Thanks to our monthly supporters Chad Droze Ken Spaulding Karen Flieger Tim Heasley Jeff Sheldon
Published 03/29/24
Adam & Will are back to discuss the birth of The WB Network in 1995 and it's outrageous flagship sitcom, Unhappily Ever After. How did a show about a dysfunctional family, a gorgeous redhead and obscene bunny puppet manage to last 5 seasons and then disappear from the television landscape? Listen now and find out. Thanks to our monthly supporters Chad Droze Ken Spaulding Karen Flieger Tim Heasley Jeff Sheldon
Published 03/21/24
This time around we're tuning in to a TV pilot from 1986 starring Jerry Hall and Dinah Manoff called She's With Me from the creators of Married...With Children. We discuss infamous TV show pilots for Three's Company, Full House and more. Plus we examine how an alternate reality where this unproduced show became a hit would change the history of television FOREVER. Thanks to our monthly supporters Chad Droze Ken Spaulding Karen Flieger Tim Heasley Jeff Anthony D Grate
Published 03/01/24
This Valentine's Day we're taking a trip back to the sexy 90's with the dating game show STUDS. 3 hot ladies, 2 hunky dudes and 1 goofy host adds up to so much fun we couldn't contain ourselves. Is it cringeworthy or bingeworthy? Listen now and find out! Thanks to our monthly supporters Chad Droze Ken Spaulding Karen Flieger Tim Heasley Jeff Anthony D Grate
Published 02/12/24
We're changing the channel to forgotten 90's kids game show invented by the creator of the Power Glove, Masters of the Maze, to discuss who was the better host: J.D. Roth or Mario Lopez and was this really the "video game of the future"? Plus, the hosts discuss their favorite game shows growing up and Adam reveals the TV game show he actually competed on in the 90's! Thanks to our monthly supporters Chad Droze Ken Spaulding Karen Flieger Tim Heasley Jeff Sheldon Anthony D Grate
Published 01/22/24
We're paying tribute to the late Matthew Perry by examining his 1987 FOX sitcom Second Chance and it's transformation mid-season into a brand new show called Boys Will Be Boys. Were these shows good enough for Heaven or bad enough for Hell? Listen now and find out, TV Lovers! Thanks to our monthly supporters Chad Droze Ken Spaulding Karen Flieger Tim Heasley Jeff Sheldon Anthony D Grate
Published 12/14/23
Adam and Will synchronize swatches for a joyous discussion of the 1990 FOX teen sitcom, Parker Lewis Can't Lose and revel in the wackiness of this early 90's time capsule. Plus, they settle the decades long debate as to whether Parker Lewis is just a rip-off of Ferris Bueller. Thanks to our monthly supporters Chad Droze Ken Spaulding Karen Flieger Tim Heasley Jeff Sheldon Anthony D Grate
Published 11/27/23
Another TREAT for you TV Lovers this Halloween as we discuss Little Dracula from 1991 in this bonus edition of Remember That Show? This one raised more questions than it answered: Why was this show replaced by Beetlejuice after 6 episodes? Are we supposed to be rooting for monsters drinking the blood of humans? Plus learn about our favorite retro candy commercials, spooky childhood reading and more! Thanks to our monthly supporters Chad Droze Ken Spaulding Karen Flieger Tim Heasley ...
Published 10/30/23
We're digging deep into our candy buckets this Halloween to discuss forgotten 1987 cartoon, The Mini-Monsters that aired as part of The Comic Strip syndicated series alongside TigerSharks and (ugh) Karate Kat. Is it really The Monster Squad meets Camp Candy or horrific in an entirely different way? Listen now and find out TV fans! This episode is sponsored by HalloweenCostumes.com where you will automatically get 15% off your entire order by using this exclusive discount link...
Published 10/19/23